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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,032.60, 52,483.86 and 21,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,032.60, 52,483.86 and 21,265.56 is: 29,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,032.60 : 52,483.86 = 21,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,032.60/52,483.86 = 21,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,032.60x = 52,483.86 × 21,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,032.60x = 1,116,098,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,098,673.86/38,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,345.84

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